Takoma Playground 301 Van Buren Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20012

"This is one of my favorite places. It's actually a very large area with picnic tables, fields to walk in, soccer field, children's playground, exercise equipment, in a very large area. The children's playground has a splash fountain during hot weather. It has all sorts of swings and slides. There is a building that does have public restrooms. It's a very clean and safe part of DC, and kids and their families are always there."

"This playground has a lot of great features. A miniature splash park or water sprinklers for kids to run through, which to some, is no water park. There are 3 full benches and 2 small ones for visitors to eat at. A nice size open field to play on or have team activities. There is workout equipment that is good for both children and adults. There is a fenced-in mini soccer field and basketball court. It all sits in a quiet neighborhood with small businesses nearby to get something to eat or pick up something quick for the house, get your hair cut, or just take a short walk. There is also a nice pool and tennis courts and baseball diamond right next door. However, be careful of the rats that like to come out of the garden next to the playground. I know some people have a deep phobia of rodents and one should not be surprised to see 2-3 scurrying around, just near the garden. In addition, sometimes the equipment on the playground is not at full use (like the swings). Lastly, my son's school paid to get permits to reserve the field and bench area last week. When we showed up, the bench area we reserved was ABSOLUTELY FILTHY and DISGUSTING. It was not fit for the children we were bringing to enjoy themselves. So we had to get brooms and trash bags to clean up before we played. It was too time consuming and greatly disappointing. Overall, I would go back for the amenities, but it's not one of my favorite playground after my last experience there."

"This is SUCH a cool park! So few parks have swings and this one has baby swings and normal swings and the back support swings! In addition to the swings, there’s a baby park, and a big kid park, AND a splash park, and a mini skate park. What more could you ask for?!"

"I can’t get enough of this playground it ’s spacious they have a toddler section, older kids section a spray park on summer and basketball courts, skates practice ramps. Besides a wonderful green shade area great for picnics. A shaded table and bench area where parents can hide in the summertime. Bathrooms the playground is a fence all throughout out. It’s across the street from Takoma community center and indoor pool. Parking is easy to find and it's not paid park. This is must if you got kids and you are in the Takoma area."